Safety Coordinator

Safety Associate – Lithia Springs, GA Victory Packaging

The Opportunity:

The Safety Associate will be a site resource in assisting with development, and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support environmental, health and safety excellence. This key role will partner with the Multi-Site Safety Manager to ensure the facility meets or exceeds legislative, corporate and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards.

What You Need to Succeed:

Supports the implementation of the WestRock Annual Safety and Health Strategy to achieve a Zero Injury Culture.

Assists Multi Site Safety Manager with investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

Promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.

Partner with Multi-Site Safety manager to develop site specific safety objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives.

Assists with internal EHS self-assessments and weekly audits to ensure compliance.

Assists Multi-Site Safety Manager to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.

Ensure DOT and Forklift training/safety procedures for regulatory compliance in partnership with site operations leaders and Fleet Safety.

Conduct daily walk throughs and monthly safety meetings

Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required.

Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

Preferred experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.

Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.

Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and able to conduct Monthly Safety Training meetings with all shifts as required.

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Physical Requirements

u2022 Position requires regular keyboarding, sitting, standing, walking. Work is performed in both an office environment and warehouse floor where incumbent may be exposed to environmental noises and hazards.

u2022 Use of proper personal protection equipment is required depending on the location and potential hazards including safety shoes, safety vest, bump cap, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.

What we offer:

u2022 Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

u2022 Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

u2022 An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential

u2022 A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.